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We hope you'll appreciate our curated list of community events and cultural opportunities in the coming days.

the historic Hugh Matheson Estate, one of the original grand properties on Biscayne Bay

Now On Exhibition
A Surrealist Century / Un Siglo Surrealista
Celebrate the centennial of the surrealist art movement with an extraordinary exhibition of Cubanmodern and contemporary art. A Surrealist Century at Cernuda Arte Gallery explores the brilliant surrealist production ofinternational artists like Wifredo Lam, Agustín Cárdenas, Angel Acosta León, Roberto Fabelo,Tomás Sánchez, Manuel Mendive, Gina Pellón, Vicente Hernández, and many more. This historic presentation is currently on view at Cernuda Arte, 3155 Ponce. Call 305-461-1050. Get details online.

Friday, September 6 is Read A Book Day, a chance to appreciate the adventure and enlightenment offered by the broad universe of good books.

Sunday, September 8, the first Sunday in September after Labor Day, is National Grandparents Day, an opportunity to honor all grandparents through a range of activities such as gift-giving, card-giving, and for children to invite their grandparents to school for a day where they participate in special lessons or special assembly programs.

Wednesday, September 11 is Patriot Day, remembering the attack on the World Trade Center in New York City, when nearly 3,000 people died in the attacks. The economic, cultural and emotional impact was immense.

Thursday, September 12 is Chocolate Milkshake Day, an opportunity to indulge and appreciate one of life's great pleasures.

Tuesday, September 17 is Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, a time to reflect on the noble values embedded in our national Constitution, and the solemn obligations we hold as United States citizens.

Friday, September 20, the third Friday in September, is National POW/MIA Recognition Day as we pause to remember the sacrifices and service of those who were prisoners of war (POW), as well as those who are missing in action (MIA), and their families.

Sunday, September 22 is the September Equinox, when the Sun crosses the equator from north to south, and the length of days are equal to nights. It marks the first day of the Autumn season.

As always, make plans to enjoy the great outdoors in our little city. Walk down Miracle Mile, experience the live theatre and the best movies, browse the book stores, look into the art galleries and meet up with friends at the restaurants -- including restaurant row in the 100 block of Giralda. Visit the parks and public spaces to appreciate the bounties of nature.

Enjoy the best of Coral Gables in the coming days.

Robert and Robin Burr

Thursday, September 5 at 5:30pm
Sunset Summer Jams - Bryant Del Toro
Enjoy an evening at Fairchild Gardens where music and nature converge, featuring the dynamic sounds of Bryant Del Toro, with signature botanical-inspired cocktails to elevate the senses. Get details online.

Thursday, September 5 at 7pm
Coco Mellors - Blue Sisters
Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Coco Mellors discussing her highly-anticipated new novel, Blue Sisters. She will be in conversation with Asha Elias. Three estranged siblings return to their family home in New York after their beloved sister’s death in this unforgettable story of grief, hope, and the complexities of family, from the acclaimed author of Cleopatra and Frankenstein. Get details online.

Thursday, September 5 at 7:30pm
Historic Ghost Tour at Deering
Explore the history of the Deering Estate and step into the past on a Historic Ghost Tour. Guides will share stories of historic events, insights into previous inhabitants and the record of paranormal activity experienced by visitors and staff. Walking the same paths that Indigenous People, Miami’s early settlers, and Charles Deering. Please dress comfortably. Get details online.

Thursday, September 5 at 9pm
Purple Rain
Prince’s Oscar and Grammy-winning debut film follows The Kid, a young musician whose struggles with inner demons and a troubled home life fuel the music that makes him a star. 4K restoration. Get details online.

Friday, September 6 at 1:30pm
Know Your Rights
A representative with the Miami-Dade Commission on Human Rights will be available at Pinecrest Library to provide information about protecting yourself and others against discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations. Learn about your rights and steps to take if you or someone you know believes they have been a victim of discrimination, as well as understand the complaint filing process and available resources. Call 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Friday, September 6 from 6 to 10pm
First Friday - Gables Gallery Night
Coral Gables galleries and participating art venues open their doors on the first Friday of the month as part of Coral Gables Gallery Night. At this monthly event, attendees can enjoy live music and fine art while enjoying a night out in the City Beautiful. Visitors are encouraged to use the city's trolleys or Freebee on-demand vehicles to travel between galleries. Get details online.

Friday, September 6 at 7pm
Sugarcane
An investigation into abuse and missing children at an Indian residential school ignites a reckoning on the nearby Sugarcane Reserve. Get details online.

Friday, September 6 at 7pm
Matt Haig - The Life Impossible
The Books & Books Literary Foundation is thrilled to announce an evening with Matt Haig discussing The Life Impossible. He will be in conversation with Ellen Kanner at Coral Gables Congregational Church. Filled with wonder and wild adventure, this is a story of hope and the life-changing power of a new beginning. Get details online.

Saturday, September 7 at 7am
TAS Everglades Agricultural Area Birding
Brian Rapoza and Luis Gonzalez (bilingual) will lead this full-day Tropical Audubon Society trip in the Everglades Agricultural Area south of Lake Okeechobee in Palm Beach County. The group will tour A1-FEB (Flow Equalization Basin), then visit sod farms and flooded agricultural fields in the Belle Glade area. Meet at 7am at the boat ramp and restrooms at A1-FEB’s south entrance (GPS: 26.398222, -80.592611), on the west side of US 27 between mile markers 52 and 53. Walkie-talkies will be available for loan (one per vehicle). There will be a lunch stop at a restaurant. No fee. Get details online.

Saturday, September 7 at 10am
Pinecrest Gardens Tour: The Living Museum
Learn about the living collection at Pinecrest Gardens with their collections specialist, Nichole. You’ll leave with an understanding of why and how they catalogue living specimens, and what it means for the future of the Gardens. Get details online.

Saturday, September 7 at 2pm
Fantasy Theatre Factory presents Jungle Jam
This interactive sing-and-dance-along at Coral Gables Library incorporates animal puppets throughout the show. The songs are all about jungle animals and their particular characteristics. Made possible by the City of Coral Gables. Call 305-442-8706 or email: capleybr@mdpls.org. All ages are welcome. Get details online.

Saturday, September 7 at 7pm
Candlelight: Rings & Dragons
Discover the music of Rings and Dragons at Hotel Colonnade Coral Gables under the gentle glow of candlelight. Get details online.

Saturday, September 7 at 9pm
Bohemian Rhapsody
An enthralling celebration of Queen, their music, and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes. Get details online.

Sunday, September 8 at noon
The Wind - 1928
A sheltered Southern girl, Letty, portrayed by Lillian Gish, faces the challenges of adapting to the harsh life of the wild West in this silent melodrama. Get details online.

Sunday, September 8 at 1pm
Biodiversity and Conservation Workshop
Learn in-depth about biodiversity and conservation, specifically what it means for all of us living in Miami-Dade County. This program at Deering's Visitor Center Exhibit Room ties directly into Pine Rockland conservation, the importance of pollinators in an ecosystem, and equips the audience with the education necessary to increase the conservation of resources at home. Get details online.

Sunday, September 8 at 1pm
The Gleaners and I
Cosford Cinema presents a self-reflexive documentary in which the French cinema icon explores the world of modern-day gleaners: those living on the margins who survive by foraging for what society throws away. Agnes Varda's The Gleaners and I ranked 69th in the 2022 Sight and Sound poll of the 100 greatest movies ever made. Get details online.

Sunday, September 8 at 4pm
Anniversaries - Frost Wind Ensemble
The Frost Wind Ensemble presents Mussorgsky's masterpiece, Pictures at an Exhibition at UM Gusman Concert Hall. Also on the program are Strauss’ Wiener Philharmoniker and Stravinsky’s Concerto for Piano and Winds featuring this year’s concerto winner, Lizzie Wu. Get details online.

Sunday, September 8 at 5pm
Sierra Club - Michele Drucker on Green Schools
At the monthly Sierra Club meeting at the Congregational Church, Michele Drucker, Environmental Stewardship Chair at Florida PTA, advocates for adopting sustainable practices across all Florida schools, will present a program on Green Schools. Get details online.

Sunday, September 8 at 6pm
Cesar A. Becerra - Kaimiloa
Books & Books is proud to present an evening with Cesar A. Becerra discussing Kaimiloa. He will be in conversation with Beatrice Brickell. On the 100th year anniversary of one of the greatest Pacific voyages of our time, Historian Cesar Becerra reveals untold history. Get details online.

Monday, September 9 at 7pm
Caron Butler and Justin A. Reynolds - Clutch Time: A Shot Clock Novel
The Books & Books Literary Foundation is thrilled to present an evening with Caron Butler and Justin A. Reynolds discussing Clutch Time: A Shot Clock Novel. Former NBA All-Star Caron Butler and acclaimed author Justin A. Reynolds deliver another superstar performance in this companion novel to Shot Clock about KO, a budding AAU basketball star as he attempts to find redemption on the court and reconnection with his incarcerated father. Get details online.

Tuesday, September 10 at 1pm
Environmentally Endangered Lands Program Board Meeting
The Land Acquisition Selection Committee will hold a meeting at the Pinecrest Library. The  EEL identifies and secures lands for preservation per the requirements and conditions set forth by Chapter 25B-11 of the Miami-Dade County Code. Call the library at 305-668-4571 or email: booke@mdpls.org. Ages 19 years and older. Get details online.

Tuesday, September 10 at 1:30pm
Plein Aire with Carlos Gallostra at Fairchild Gardens
Claim your ground, set up your spot, and let the beauty of Fairchild Garden be your muse. Paint and draw on location to capture idyllic scenes throughout the garden. This course is designed for those wanting a breath of fresh air, while enjoying the best of Plein Aire rendering in a wide range of media. This course is suitable for the beginner to advanced levels that wish to explore different types of media and approaches to drawing as well as painting. Get details online.

Tuesday, September 10 at 5pm
National Port Wine Day
Take 15% off all Port wines at Clementine's Wine Gourmet. Get details online.

Tuesday, September 10 at 5:30pm
Jan Carson - Quickly, While They Still Have Horses
The Books & Books Literary Foundation and the Consulate General of Ireland in Miami present Jan Carson in conversation with Sarah Kavanagh discussing Quickly, While They Still Have Horses. A surreal and darkly comic collection of stories that offer a fresh and irreverent look at life in contemporary Northern Ireland. Get details online.

Tuesday, September 10 from 6 to 10pm
Vinya Wine Bar Takeover: Big Love Grenache
Meet at Vinya to sip all things Grenache when Christian Crews of Crews Wine pops the cork on a few tasty Grenache blends (white and red) from France and Spain. There will be a curated Grenache menu with super specials on wines by-the-glass and bottles to-go. Get details online.

Tuesday, September 10 at 6:30pm
Bonsai Society at Pinecrest Gardens
The members of the Bonsai Society promote the knowledge, interest, appreciation and enjoyment of the art of bonsai on second Tuesdays. Get details online.

Wednesday, September 11 at 9pm
The Fall Guy
The University of Miami’s Cinematic Arts Commission (CAC) invites you to a free screening of The Fall Guy (2024), an action-comedy about the relationship between a movie stunt man (Ryan Gosling) and the director (Emily Blunt) of his current movie. Get details online.

Thursday, September 12 from 5 to 7pm
Thursday Ladies Night - Complimentary Bubbles at Beauty and the Butcher
Ladies Night on Thursdays at Beauty And The Butcher features complementary sparkling wines for ladies. Get details online.

Thursday, September 12 at 7pm
Flavors of Fairchild: A Supper Club Experience
Executive Chef Kris Wessel's meticulously crafted four-course meal at Fairchild Garden's Rose-McQuillan Arts Center is a masterclass in culinary excellence, showcasing the finest exotic ingredients, each dish perfectly paired with a bespoke cocktail designed to elevate and complement its intricate flavors. This is not merely a dinner; it is a curated journey through a landscape of lush botanical beauty and refined gastronomy. Get details online.

Thursday, September 12 at 7:30pm
An Evening with Etgar Keret
In association with Miami Book Fair, internationally-acclaimed writer and filmmaker Etgar Keret brings his signature wit and observation to a deeply personal talk at The Hub where Keret will discuss his mother, his life in Israel and his lifelong experience as the child of a Holocaust survivor. Get details online.

Friday, September 13 at 7pm
Amanda Jones - That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America
The Books & Books Literary Foundation presents Amanda Jones in conversation with Ellen Book discussing That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America. Mapping the book banning crisis occurring all across the nation, That Librarian draws the battle lines in the war against equity and inclusion, calling book lovers everywhere to rise in defense of our readers. Get details online.

Saturday, September 14 from 10am to 4pm
Taste of the Caribbean at Fairchild Gardens
Sizzle your senses at this one-day culinary celebration of the Caribbean at Fairchild Gardens with tropical tastes and island vibes. Each dish tells a story of rich history, culture, and tropical abundance. Dive into a tsunami of flavor and savor the soulful flavors of the Caribbean. Each corner of the region offers its own unique and tantalizing treats, and at Taste of the Caribbean, you can try them all. Get details online.

Friday, September 20 at 7pm
Las Marcas Del Mar (Seamarks) at Area Stage
A solitary fisherman and a city-dwelling woman from Wales find their worlds colliding in a passionate, long-distance romance. As their love deepens, they face an impossible choice: to embrace a shared future or remain tethered to their solitary lives. Translated by Maria Banda-Rodaz and Constanza Espejo. Performed in Spanish with English subtitles. Get details online.

Saturday, September 21 from 2 to 10pm
Giralda Plaza Artisan Market
Flamingo Fling Productions is thrilled to host the Giralda Plaza Artisan Market for an exciting second season, every third Saturday of the month from 2 to 10pm through April 19, 2025. Experience the best artisan vendors from across South Florida while enjoying fine dining and drinks from the best restaurants in Coral Gables along Giralda Plaza. Featuring over 15 vendors with a variety of products ranging from soaps, candles, clothing, jewelry, and more. Get details online.

Saturday, September 28 from noon to 5pm
HCA Art & Artisan Craft Fair
The Homestead Center For The Arts will present their annual Art & Artisan Fair at the Events Banquet Hall, 144 NE 8th Street (Campbell Dive) in Homestead with painting, jewelry, pottery, wood crafts and plants. Tapas will be for sale and a cash bar available. Admission and parking are free and the public is invited. Vendor fee is $30 per table. Thanks to the sponsorship of Olga Eby and the Events Banquet Hall. Call 305-230-9572. Get details online.